Preparation

Prep

15 m

Ready In

45 m

Thaw flounder and shrimp, if frozen. Rinse the flounder and the shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Cut the flounder into bite-size pieces. Set the seafood aside. Cook onion and garlic in hot oil in a large pot over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until onion is tender. Turn down heat as needed to prevent the onion from overbrowning.

Stir in tomatoes, broth, water, potatoes, Creole seasoning, red pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes are just tender.

Meanwhile, beat cream cheese in medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until smooth. Gradually beat in milk on low speed until mixture is very smooth.

Add the cream cheese mixture, the flounder, the shrimp, and corn to soup. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque. To serve, ladle chowder into bowls.